This is my third chapter of Complicated Lived Part 3.

Pairings: Balto/Steele, Kodi/Kirby, Dusty/Ralph, Boris/Jermey (Slash)

Rated: K

Dusty and Ralph were walking close together but the big guy saw his mate sad for some reason "Dusty, are you alright? He asked worried. "Huh..oh yeah, I'm fine" She said lying to her only mate.

"Well, okay but whatever you have to say, you can always come to me so don't be afraid. Hearing that made Dusty's confidence go up "Thanks Ralph" She nuzzled his neck as the walked on.

Jenna approached them when she came of the boiler room "Hey Jenna" Ralph greeted. "Ralph, it's nice to see you" She smiled. "We're looking for Kodi" Dusty said smiling. "He's in the boiler room with his mate, Balto and Steele"

"Thanks" Ralph was just about to go on until Dusty asked where was she going "I'm just going to talk to Lily' She said and the three continued their ways. Balto heard paw-steps outside "I'll be right back" He said before running outside.

He stopped Dusty and her mate from proceeding any farther and he warned them to be quiet then Ralph asked why "It's a surprise" He said walking back with the two. " Steele was laying on his stomach thinking until his lover came before him.

Ralph looked around to see what was going on "Wow, what a beautiful puppy" She said catching the big guy's attention and what he saw brought smiled of both faces. Kodi looked at his friends.

"It's okay" He said giving his permission to come closer and that's what they did "Kodi, he's beautiful" She said sweetly "Yeah, he looks just like you" Ralph said after his girlfriend.

"Well, I have my mate to thank for that" Kodi said making Kirby nuzzle under his chin and he nuzzled back. Balto sat next to his son very proud "His name is Coleman" Balto said turning to his son who looked at him smiling.

"I wanted to thank you for accepting me and letting me be with Kirby" He said remembering when he confronted Keno and Hank. "Well, I know how much he means to you and you even stood up to me, that took some real guts son" He smiled.

Kodi laughed until he heard Coleman open his eyes for the first time making him look directly at him. Kirby slowly got in front of him "Look at that, he's got your eyes Kodi" He said looking closer then his eyes darted to his mate.

"I'm glad" He smiled back then his mate walked back to his side and attempted to give him a loving lick on the cheek making Kodi turn to him and willingly going for it was well.

The two were just about to have a moment of romance until Balto got in between them leading to major incertitude, it shocked him when he was finally kissed by his own son and son-in-law.

Coleman laughed even though he did understand what was going on making his parents look at him. "Well, I'm gonna go play with Steele" Balto said walking be his side and much to the Oreo husky's intent, he got up in excitement.

"Come on, you said we had a playdate" Balto said nuzzling under his warm chin. "I did say that" He turned to the entrance with his tail swiftly wisping over the hero's cheek before going out thee door then as they were out.

"Catch me if you can" Steele said playfully knocking his boyfriend to the ground then ran off playfully laughing. Balto shook himself off "I'll get you Steele" He said back and ran after him laughing.

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Kodi, Kirby, their pup, Boris, Jeremy, Dusty and Ralph were the only ones left in the room. "So Kirby, I guess you're a grandfather" Ralph said which triggered his funny bone causing him to laugh hysterically but was bumped in the shoulder by his girlfriend saying this was not the time.

"Ow...That hurts" He said while pubbing his shoulder in pain. Kirby just ignored his former boyfriend's insult while his mate looked deeply at the two "Kirby, take care of Coleman" He looked at him.

The charming and handsome Chow-Chow mix nooded then Kodi and the two went outside to talk.

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Jenna found Lily talk to Dipsy and her husband so she patiently waited for them to finish "I remember it like it was yesterday" Dipsy said remencing about how she and Mel first met.

"It was right here in Nome, Alaska and Mel was a sled dog on Mr. Conner's team and I was cheering for him but he didn't notice me but I still was a fan of his, I was never the most popular in Nome.

Mel suggested his wife to stop on account of how bored Lily is "You're right Mel, maybe another time...now let's go find something to eat" She said and they ran off. Lily looked at Jenna and smiled 'Balto told me you were his wife" She said as Jenna sat down in front of her.

"I am, have you met Kodi? She asked "Yes but our relationship ended when he got back together with his first lover. "Oh, I sorry to hear that" She said looking towards the boiler room.

"It's okay, I'm fine" Lily said smiling but the other female knew she wasn't and told her to go to the boiler room and she did. Jenna was about to run to her family but figured to bring Steele along to redeem himself so she saw Balto and him playing.

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Lily caught her ex-mate standing outside talking to his friends "Kodi, why didn't you ask us sooner...we would love to be Coleman's godparents" Dusty said excited and smiled. Kodiak.

Ralph heard steps being her and turned his head "Oh, hey Lily, what's up? He asked causing the two to turn to her. "Lily, what's going on? Kodi asked walking up to her "I want to apologize to Kirby' She said standing firm.

"Oh uh...sure" Kodi said with anxiety in his voice before he was inside the boiler room and his ex, Dusty and Ralph. Kirby was laying on his stomach laughing while Coleman was tugging at his ear then gone on top of his head and slid down on his nose.

Coleman fell down to the floor and whimpered so Kirby comforted his son. Just then, he looked up at his mate and smiled with his tail wagging, Kodi sat down next to his lover "Kirby, you remember Lily don't you? He asked after cuddling up to him.

Kirby just scoffed and turned his head away from Kodiak as he reminded him about the truth. "Kirby, we really need to talk about this" Lily said approaching him. "What is there to talk about, Kodi betrayed me" Coleman ran over to hid mother and buried his body within his red fur.

"I didn't betray you, I needed to cope" Kodi said. "Stop lying to me, you had mated with her" Kirby turned to his mate and growled. 'Everything I did, I did out of love for you and when I was with her, I pictured you" He said started to cry

Dusty and Ralph was just laying down watching the show. Please, he gave it all up just to be with you" Lily said defending Kodi and he couldn't be more grateful. Kirby closed his eyes and sighed, gathered up all his anger within his body and released it with a deep breath.

"YOU are the only dog who's ever taken ahold of my heart, Lily was just a big phase for me" Kodi said out of anger "Kodi" Kirby said in a unbelievable tone. "I know Kodi, I was stupid thinking there was actually someone that loves me" She put her head down in depression.

"'I'm sorry Lily" He said after sighing "C-C-Can we still be friends? He asked nervously fearing that he might lose her. "I'd love that more then anything in the world" She looked at him and smiled.

Kodi then turned to Kirby who looked at him "Please Kirby" He said softly making Kodi's reflection appear in Kirby's eyes. "Kodi, I do love you so very much and it isn't fair to you for not accepting Lily as a friend"

"So, you think Lily and you can be friends? He asked making Dusty and Ralph eavesdrop. Kirby thought for a moment before answering "Sure we can" He said looking at Lily and smiled

"Thank you Kirby" She said before turning and going out the entrance to check on Mr. Connor. Dusty and Ralph came out from under the stable to compliment on what they just saw.

Kirby touched noses with his mate until Coleman went right up on his mother's head and slid down his nose.

Well, I sure took my sweet time with this chapter and don't worry, Dusty's story will be in the next chapter as well as the introduction of Jeremy, Boris's boyfriend. No one really cares for Mel or Dipsy for their continue to have small roles.

I know I had made promised in the last chapter but thanks to my many idea, I can't seem to get to it without adding something else leading up to that.